Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.
Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies and plans to ensure effective delivery of local projects and programmes. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the local project delivery team and liaise with the project stakeholders in the community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver high-quality communication and engagement plans that ensure successful delivery of key projects for AT at a local level.
- Develop and lead stakeholder and community engagement activities, plans including construction to support local projects and programmes.
- Oversee and facilitate summary, analysis and feedback on consultations and other local engagement exercise, drawing on specialist expertise and support across the teams as required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the division, including the elected member partners, to ensure a consistent approach to local communications and engagement.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- 7 years' experience in communications and/or engagement roles or 7 years in a similar field such as journalism, government relations or infrastructure communications.
- An understanding of the public sector and local government landscape.
- Experience with writing and delivering communications and engagement strategies and plans.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications or business.
- Prior experience working with local communities, community organisations and business and/or resident associations
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.
In addition, we also offer:
- Investment in your professional development and training
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
- Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Study assistance
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional memberships
- AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.
Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.
We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.
